Prince William and Wayne Rooney have praised the England women's football team after they reached their first World Cup semi-final with victory over Canada.
The Duke of Cambridge, who is the current FA president, congratulated the team on Twitter.
He said: "As President of the FA I'm thrilled to see the England women progress to the semis for the first time.
"This team is making history and I can't wait to see them in action against Japan.
"The Lionesses are doing their country proud."
The Duke of Cambridge: "As President of the FA I'm thrilled to see the England women progress to the semis for the first time."
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2015
Rooney also sent his support to the England team:
England women doing the country proud. Huge congratulations on reaching the semi finals
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) June 28, 2015
David Beckham also posted a message of support to the team on Instagram.
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Jonathan McIntosh
Jonathan McIntosh
